CLEP Exams at East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University is a public university in Johnson City, Tennessee, in the Appalachian Highlands region of the state. It is part of the Tennessee Board of Regents system and serves students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. The university’s main campus is in Johnson City, with additional instructional and clinical presence in the region.

ETSU offers a broad range of academic programs through colleges and schools that include health-related fields, business, education, arts and sciences, and other professional areas. The university is especially known for its health sciences and medical education presence, including the Quillen College of Medicine and other health professions programs. It also has strengths in regional engagement, teacher preparation, and research tied to the Appalachian region.

For transfer and credit-by-exam students, ETSU is a public university that evaluates prior college work and standardized exam credit through established academic policies. CLEP credit may be accepted when it matches ETSU’s published requirements and departmental approval standards, but applicability depends on the exam, score, and the student’s degree program. Students should verify current policies before relying on exam credit for a specific major or graduation plan.

Students may also have options involving CLEP®, DSST, AP, ACE, or NCCRS credits, depending on ETSU's current policies. Not every alternative credit source is automatically accepted, so verify eligibility before completing a course or exam.

Approved credits may count toward general education, major requirements, electives, or other degree requirements depending on the evaluation. East Tennessee State University transfer credits should therefore be reviewed against the specific degree program.